They occupy an elevated position offering views of lake nicaragua, the forests and the volcanoes of ometepe island and are set in 30 acres of organic farm, which grows produce for the restaurant, cafe campestre, and for commercial sale. Two imposing volcanoes, maderas and concepcion, define the topography of the reserve. This is the main port for most ferries to and from the mainland so you will likely pass through at least once. You can enjoy the common area, chill in a hammock, go for a swim on our private beach and enjoy our fresh juices. The history of nicaragua remained relatively static for three hundred years following the conquest. Things to do on the island of ometepe finca ometepe.
About us cicrin nicaraguan christian childrens center. Ometepe island, island in southwestern nicaragua, the largest island in lake nicaragua. Ometepe, an island composed of two volcanoes, emerges from the the cocibolca, the great lake of nicaragua. This island hides many more secrets for all you travelers to discover. Hence, ometepe may be translated as the place of two hills. It is 31 kilometres long and 5 to 10 kilometres wide.
After working up an appetite, savor an authentic local lunch at a restaurant. Joined by a thin, flat isthmus the two volcanoes shape the island like an hour glass. Book ometepe island hotels close to top sights, landmarks, and popular restaurants, and discover what this fantastic destination is really all about. Ometepe actually consists of two islands joined by a narrow isthmus 2 miles 3 km in length. Navigate to detail maps and information by using the hyperlinks on the map. Nicaragua profile history indigenous nicaragua has likely been occupied by humans since sometime around 18,000 bc. If you are doing so, you must call first to the ferry company to book space for your car, the car. Over the past decade, tourism to isla ometepe has grown as word of its edenlike natural beauty has spread. Tour the ruins of leon, enjoy lakeside views of lake nicaragua, explore ometepe island, enjoy the beach life and more with pacific holidays. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. In 2010, ometepe was designed as a biosphere reserve by unesco. Ometepe island is located in the middle of the only lake that has white sharks living in it.
While nicaragua is fast becoming central americas new tourism star, ometepe island is becoming a must go destination in its own right. We offer more than 550 partner airlines and 1,000,000 properties across the globe. The two mountains, or volcanoes, form the largest island in lake nicaragua, which was historically known as cocibolca. Visit a museum dedicated to the islands inhabitants and a verdant nature reserve that features two volcanoes. The private collection shows many urns, ceramics and other utensils from all generations of the islands settlements. We arrived at the ferry dock in san jorge without a reservation to get bruno on the island. The island measures 276 square kilometers and it houses two majestic volcanoes connected through a small strip of land. Its name derives from the nahuatl words ome and tepetl, meaning two mountains. Detailed below is all the gory details for overlanders planning to undertake this wonderful adventure. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Wandering around the main street of moyogalpa on ometepe in nicaragua.
They are simple but comfortable, made out of local materials such as wood, bamboo and palm tree. To get to the island of ometepe you have two options, either via water or air. The island of ometepe is like no other island in the world, and not just because it is the biggest volcanic lake island on our planet. Drive through lush nature and take a ferry to the island. Food is top class and the brownie is the best i have ever had. Twin volcanoes thrusting out of the water, one of them a towering cone of.
Ometepe island biosphere reserve is located in the southwest of nicaragua in the countrys neotropical zone. Ometepe island, nicaragua gaze eastward from the shores of huge lake nicaragua, and they seem almost like a mirage. Cicrin exists to provide a childrens center that addresses the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of children of ometepe and children from other parts of nicaragua. Ometepe island united nations educational, scientific and. Ometepe island nicaraguas enigmatic volcanic treasure. The two volcanoes are joined by a low isthmus to form one island in the shape of an hourglass, dumbbell or peanut. Ometepe island nicaragua hiking, biking and swimming adventure. Hotels on ometepe you can book without a credit card. The name ometepe means two hills in the native nahuatl language. The two mountains, or volcanoes, form the largest island in lake nicaragua, which was. Apr 27, 2015 over the past decade, tourism to isla ometepe has grown as word of its edenlike natural beauty has spread. Casa del bosque with three rooms, and casa mono congo with two. Touted as the oasis of peace, the island is a mesmerizing place, entrenched in history, and full of stunning sights and activities. Ometepe is an isolated island community in a country that is poor and politically and economically isolated.
The mysterious petroglyphs of ometepe, nicaragua ancient. Isla ometepe is a secluded fairytale island in the middle of lake nicaragua, the largest lake in central america. The two volcanoes known as volcan concepcion and volcan maderas are joined by a low isthmus to. From the top deck of the old ferry coming from san jorge rivas on the western shores of lake nicaragua, there are splendid views of the perfectly shaped cones of the. Mar 21, 2020 nicaragua, country of central america. Ometepe island is an important archaeological site, located in the lake nicaragua in the. Find more articles filled with info about nicaragua travel. In managua the traces of human inhabitation exist in wellpreserved human footprints from the year 4,000 bc at the las huellas museum.
The name comes from the nahualt ome two and tepelt mountain, as it is constituted almost entirely by the cones of two volcanoes. There were minor civil wars and rebellions, but they were quickly suppressed. Ometepe is a former contender for a place on the world wonderlist, and it has also been included in the biosphere. Epic backpacking nicaragua 2020 budget travel guide. Choose from 12 hotels in ometepe island with prices starting from usd 15 per night. Its 1,610 m 5,280 ft tall and, if you dare, you can climb it for some amazing views. The island has a total land mass of 246 square kilometres and a population of around 40,000 souls. The largest fresh water island in the world, ometepe is in lake nicaragua or cocibolca, as it is now called. Living in the shadow of the eagle a great book on the history of nicaragua, its political and foreign relations, with emphasis on the u. Joined by a thin, flat isthmus the two volcanoes shape the island. Ometepe island, the largest freshwater island in the world. The lake was formed tectonically and the island is actually 2 volcanoes, one active concepcion, one dormant maderas gently rising from the waters where freshwater sharks are still supposed to swim not easy to find we were told. Aliens, ancient artifacts, ancient history, objets antiques, ometepe, cave drawings, arte.
Nicaragua can be characterized by its agricultural economy, its history of autocratic government, and its imbalance of regional developmentalmost all settlement and economic activity are concentrated in the western half of the country. Ometepe is the largest fresh water lake island in the world. Their combined area is about 107 square miles 276 square km. With a 276 km extension ometepe is the largest volcanic island on the landward side of a lake. Ometepe island nicaragua hiking, biking and swimming. The historical details littered throughout the book also seem false. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Going back to the best restaurant in ometepe after exploring the southern part of the island.
Facts about ometepe island, nicaragua travel experta. Isolated from the rest of nicaragua by the cocibolca, the indigenous name for the lake of nicaragua, ometepe feels far away from the rest of the world. Maderas is located in the east of the reserve and rises up 1,394 metres. Ometepe island ferry schedule watch which ferry or lancha you take, as they do travel to multiple ports on the island. The tourism on the island of ometepe is very quiet, generally it is about people who seek to connect with nature, so they are accustomed to be very respectful people with the environment and the surroundings. Rooms here will provide you with air conditioning and a terrace.
Ometepe has a population of around 42,000 on an area of 276 km the island measures approximately 31 kilometers in length and about five to ten kilometers in width. Sep 21, 2014 ometepe island, nicaragua gaze eastward from the shores of huge lake nicaragua, and they seem almost like a mirage. If you end up on the wrong one, you may find yourself having to take a taxi or chicken bus to the right location. Oct 03, 2015 ometepe is an island located on lake nicaragua in nicaragua.
There are some museums with petroglyphs to learn about the history of the natives. Ometepe island photos ometepe island is the only island in the world with two volcanoes on it. We are a happy local family living by the lake nicaragua, on ometepe island. Its name derives from the nahuatl words ome two and tepetl mountain, meaning two mountains. The largest volcanic lake island on the planet, ometepe was named a unesco biosphere preserve in 2011. The islands fertile volcanic soil, clean waters, wide beaches, wildlife population. Aerial photo of ometepe island, nicaragua, and the two volcnoes of. The name ometepe derives from nahuati, an indigenous language spoken by the aztecs, with ome meaning two and tepetl meaning mountain. Ometepe is home to two dormant volcanoes conception, the bigger one, and maderas. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In the ometepe island description, it mentions how during the last large eruption of. Ometepe has a population of about 30,0000, and is the largest island in nicaragua. Save on booking hotels, resorts, holiday homes, apartments, villas, beach houses and more.
It is the largest of the central american republics. Explore ometepe island, the largest island in lake nicaragua, on this fullday guided tour. Service is very good and youll know with the smells of others food that this place serves food that warms the heart cafe campestre is one of my favorite places to eat in the world. But this dual volcanic island in the middle of lake nicaragua, often dubbed a mini. Ome means as two, whilst tepetl means peaks hills mountains. The island has an economy based on livestock, agricultur. A popular choice for a day trip from managua or granada, ometepe is more than just a pretty face its also a unesco biosphere reserve and its sandy beaches, cloud forests and two volcanoes the mile. This is the main port for most ferries to and from the mainland so you. Ometepe island united nations educational, scientific. Ometepe island with a 276 km extension ometepe is the largest volcanic island on the landward side of a lake. Ometepe is an island formed by two volcanoes rising out of lake nicaragua in the republic of nicaragua. The best restaurant we ate at in ometepe best place in ometepe. Casa del bosque accommodation cafe campestre ometepe.
American power and nicaragua a detailed history and analysis of the nicaraguan revolution and the american response to it. The island of ometepe looks like an hourglass if you look closely. The tranquil atmosphere and precolumbian mystique continue to make it one of the interesting places in the americas. Tried to leave with the ferry of ometepe but it was full. Ometepe island information including 30 hotels, 11 attractions, photos, videos, maps and more. Conception last erupted in 2012 and maderas, over 3000 years ago, making it dormant.
The name of this island comes from the indigenous nahuatl language. Get out among nature on tranquil ometepe island, where unspoiled landscape encompasses everything from volcanos to cascading waterfalls. From lake nicaragua, the same lake that the spanish conquerors called the fresh water sea because of its sheer size, rises the island ometepe. A day on ometepe island nicaragua travel nicaragua youtube. Ometepe island is located in southwestern nicaragua within lake cocibolca, the third largest freshwater lake in latin america. Ometepe island video ometepe island in nicaragua is the largest freshwater island in central america. Nov 17, 2015 wandering around the main street of moyogalpa on ometepe in nicaragua.
The region was subject to frequent raids by dutch, french and british pirates, with the city of granada being invaded twice, in 1658 and 1660. With its pair of volcanic peaks shrouded in mist and rising up from the waters of nicaragua lake, ometepe island paints a hauntingly beautiful landscape for those looking out across the lake. Try adventure sports, go in search of incredible wildlife and learn about the history of this scenic island. Top 10 hotels in ometepe island, nicaragua cancel free. Ometepe island vacation packages on expedia are one of the best options for saving time and money. Top 10 hotels in ometepe island, nicaragua cancel free on. The larger, northern one is 12 miles 19 km from east. Ometepe is an island located on lake nicaragua in nicaragua.
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